Epic moose versus wolf battle caught on drone footage

Wolf Puppies Spotted Near Rome for the First Time in Over 100 Years. Credit - YouTube/Lipu Online via Storyful0:25

Cubs of a native Italian species of wolf have been spotted near Rome for the first time in over 100 years, as captured by a hidden camera set at Oasi Lipu, an animal sanctuary located west of the city. The video shows a young wolf wandering close to the camera before scampering away. A spokesperson from Oasi Lipu told The Local that adult wolves were first spotted in 2013, but that this was the first time they saw cubs. According to Radio Colonna, at least two wolf puppies were born in the sanctuary in 2017. Only about 100 wolves were known to live in Italy in the 1970s, according to reports, but the species was given protected status and the population has gradually recovered. Credit: YouTube/Lipu Online via Storyful

September 27th 2017

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The filmmaker was about to leave when the wolf appeared.Source:Supplied

A DRONE filming in the Canadian wilderness has captured an epic battle between a moose and a wolf.

YouTuber Dan Nystedt happened to be filming a moose near the shore of a lake in northern Ontario when the animal was set upon by the lone hunter.

The footage was filmed with a GoPro 4 hovering above the animals as the moose tried to defend against the wolf by using the water to its advantage.

“Captured this footage by happenstance while shooting some scenics (sic) in Northern Ontario,” Mr Nystedt wrote after posting the video online.

“Was excited by the moose sighting, as I was leaving something unexpected took place.”

After an initial stare down, the moose tries to repeatedly stomp on the wolf before the uncharacteristically alone predator wades into the water and attacks the animal from underneath.

After an initial stare down, it was on.Source:Supplied

The wolf latched on the moose, no doubt doing some serious damage.Source:Supplied

The wolf locks onto the front right leg of the moose as the larger animals drags it through the water trying to shake it loose.